SPORTS PEOPLE

SPORTS PEOPLE; Soviets to Play N.H.L.

Published: June 28, 1988

Two top teams from the Soviet Union will play 14 games against National Hockey League teams next season.

Playing against the N.H.L. squads will be the Central Red Army Team and Dynamo Riga.

''In this climate of improved relations between East and West, the N.H.L. is proud to reflect this movement with Super Series 88-89, a continuation of a relationship which had its start in 1972,'' said John Ziegler, the league president.

The Hartford Whalers and New Jersey Devils will be playing Soviet teams for the first time. This will be the fourth North American tour for the Red Army, while Dynamo Riga will make its North American debut.

The Islanders are also among the teams that will take part in the series.(AP)